Monitoring High Blood Pressure
Learn what effects high blood pressure measurements, how to take an accurate measurement and how to track your blood pressure over time.
Measuring Blood Pressure
Measuring blood pressure involved a sphygmomanometer and gives two numbers the top (systolic) and the bottom (diastolic)
Measuring blood pressure involved a sphygmomanometer and gives two numbers the top (systolic) and the bottom (diastolic)
Avoid Mistakes when Taking a Blood Pressure
Mistakes are common in measuring high blood pressure. Body position, equipment, and simple errors can give false readings. Learn to avoid the common mistakes.
Mistakes are common in measuring high blood pressure. Body position, equipment, and simple errors can give false readings. Learn to avoid the common mistakes.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Systolic blood pressure is the 'top' number in a blood pressure measurement
Systolic blood pressure is the 'top' number in a blood pressure measurement
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number in a blood pressure measurement.
Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number in a blood pressure measurement.